Alternative Source of Energy

[Thingy]

There are 2 problems with using the sun as an energy source. The first problem is the expense of putting up solar panels to get the energy. But if we needed energy THAT badly, money really wouldnt matter that much. Secondly, it is actually a very inefficent way of gathering energy, the main problem is the earth's atmosphere. Orbital power stations could solve that problem; but then how would you get the energy to the ground, drop a line?

Right now, I think the best thing to do is to put more money into fusion power research here on Earth. You don't have to worry about getting the power where it needs to go, and it could also help stimulate research in other areas.

Also, does anyone know the current progress on developing a room temperature superconductor? That alone would make almost all of the world's energy problems disappear...